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What year was the first American Navy seal adopted by the Continental Congress?
What year was the first American Navy seal adopted by the Continental Congress?
- 1776
- 1780 (correct)
- 1798
- 1785
Which of these was NOT an element of the Naval seal adopted in 1780?
Which of these was NOT an element of the Naval seal adopted in 1780?
- An eagle (correct)
- An anchor
- Thirteen bars
- A ship under sail
What does the motto 'Sustentans et Sustentatum' on the first Navy seal mean?
What does the motto 'Sustentans et Sustentatum' on the first Navy seal mean?
- From sea to shining sea.
- The sea, the ships, the men.
- To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
- Supporting and Supported. (correct)
In what year did the Continental Navy effectively cease to exist after selling its last ship?
In what year did the Continental Navy effectively cease to exist after selling its last ship?
When was the Department of the Navy founded?
When was the Department of the Navy founded?
Which of the following elements was present in the Naval officer commissions seal from 1798 to 1849?
Which of the following elements was present in the Naval officer commissions seal from 1798 to 1849?
Which U.S. President approved the current official seal design?
Which U.S. President approved the current official seal design?
What is featured on the circular background of the current Navy seal?
What is featured on the circular background of the current Navy seal?
What type of ship is depicted in the current Navy seal design?
What type of ship is depicted in the current Navy seal design?
Which flag is atop the mainmast of the ship in the current Navy seal?
Which flag is atop the mainmast of the ship in the current Navy seal?
What is the main feature of the official United States Navy flag adopted in 1959?
What is the main feature of the official United States Navy flag adopted in 1959?
What does the land in the Navy seal design symbolize?
What does the land in the Navy seal design symbolize?
What is the inscription at the top of the blue annulet on the Navy seal?
What is the inscription at the top of the blue annulet on the Navy seal?
What type of anchor is featured on the Navy seal?
What type of anchor is featured on the Navy seal?
In which direction is the American bald eagle rising on the Navy seal?
In which direction is the American bald eagle rising on the Navy seal?
What separates the inscription on the blue annulet of the Navy seal on each side?
What separates the inscription on the blue annulet of the Navy seal on each side?
What color is the annulet on the Navy seal?
What color is the annulet on the Navy seal?
Prior to the change, what did the wording "Navy Department" signify?
Prior to the change, what did the wording "Navy Department" signify?
What is the rim of the Navy seal in the form of?
What is the rim of the Navy seal in the form of?
When was the change made to "Department of the Navy" to embrace total world-wide operations?
When was the change made to "Department of the Navy" to embrace total world-wide operations?
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Origin of the U.S. Navy Seal
Origin of the U.S. Navy Seal
First adopted in 1780 by the Continental Congress for the Board of Admiralty.
Description of the 1780 Navy Seal
Description of the 1780 Navy Seal
Thirteen bars alternating red and white in a blue field, surmounting an anchor.
Crest on the 1780 Navy Seal
Crest on the 1780 Navy Seal
A ship under sail.
Motto on the 1780 Navy Seal
Motto on the 1780 Navy Seal
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End of the Continental Navy
End of the Continental Navy
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Elements of the 1798-1849 Naval Seal
Elements of the 1798-1849 Naval Seal
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Changes to the Navy Seal after 1850
Changes to the Navy Seal after 1850
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Adoption of the Current Navy Seal
Adoption of the Current Navy Seal
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Ship Depiction on the Current Navy Seal
Ship Depiction on the Current Navy Seal
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Flags on the Current Navy Seal Ship
Flags on the Current Navy Seal Ship
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Anchor Symbolism
Anchor Symbolism
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Eagle Symbolism
Eagle Symbolism
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Eagle's position
Eagle's position
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Annulet Inscription
Annulet Inscription
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Color of Inscription
Color of Inscription
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Land Symbolism
Land Symbolism
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"Department of the Navy"
"Department of the Navy"
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"Navy Department"
"Navy Department"
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Seal's Purpose
Seal's Purpose
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Flag Adoption
Flag Adoption
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Study Notes
- The Continental Congress adopted the first American Navy seal on May 4, 1780, for the Board of Admiralty.
- The first seal was used to confirm naval officer commissions.
- The original seal design featured thirteen bars in red and white on a blue field, surmounting an anchor.
- A ship under sail was the crest, with the motto "Sustentans et Sustentatum" and the legend "U.S.A. Sigil. Naval."
- The ship on the original seal displayed a national ensign and a commission pennant.
- The Continental Navy was discontinued in 1785.
- In 1798, When the Navy Department was founded the Board of Admiralty seal was no longer used.
- From 1798 to 1849, Naval officer commissions had a different seal incorporating the sea, a ship under sail, an eagle, and an anchor.
- A design change around 1850 brought the seal closer to its current form, with the position and shape of the eagle, ship, and anchor varying.
- Land or water was shown on the seal at varying times.
- Prior to 1957, Navy officials wanted a uniform seal design.
- After World War II a concerted effort was put into redesigning the seal
- The current seal design was approved by President Eisenhower under Executive Order 10736 on 23 October 1957.
- The modern Navy seal features a circular background of fair sky and moderate sea with land.
- There is a three-masted square-rigged ship sailing, with flags atop the foremast, mainmast, and mizzen.
- A Luce-type anchor is positioned in front of the ship.
- An American bald eagle rises to sinister, with one foot on the ground and one on the anchor.
- A blue annulet bears the inscription "Department of the Navy" at the top and "United States of America" at the bottom, separated by a mullet on each side.
- The design includes land to symbolize shore facilities and amphibious strike capabilities.
- The inscription change to "Department of the Navy" signifies all Navy operations.
- The seal is the focus of the official United States Navy flag, adopted in 1959.
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The Continental Congress adopted the first American Navy seal on May 4, 1780. The original seal design featured thirteen bars in red and white on a blue field, surmounting an anchor. A ship under sail was the crest, with the motto "Sustentans et Sustentatum".
